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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase or with a Corporate Subscription.
6 May | Insight Report + Data
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.Corporate Subscription
4 May | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036 ->
The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.Corporate Subscription
29 Apr | Insight Report
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State Profile: California Water Market ->
Unlike most U.S. states, where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by compliance or age, California's capital program is fundamentally shaped by supply insecurity. Two-thirds of the state's population depends on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—a single, climate-vulnerable chokepoint.Corporate Subscription
11 Mar | Insight Report
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U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026 ->
Mobile water treatment is evolving from a tactical stopgap to a strategic operating model. Previously deployed mainly for emergencies and short-term capacity gaps, mobile water is now becoming an integral part of core water management strategies across industrial and municipal sectors.Corporate Subscription
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IOU Portfolio Rationalization Redraws the Competitive Map
As Nexus pulls back to focus on its core geographies, California Water Service Group is taking advantage of the opportunity to acquire its competitor’s positions...
13 Mar. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2026
Deal flow rose 10% in 2025 to 113 transactions, reversing a three-year trend of decline. However, connection transfers hit a seven-year low—reflecting regulatory lag, not...
12 Mar. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026
Mobile water treatment is evolving from a tactical stopgap to a strategic operating model. Previously deployed mainly for emergencies and short-term capacity gaps, mobile water...
11 Mar. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer Rate Index
From 2024 to 2025, the average combined household water and sewer bill increased by 5.1%. This rise was driven by escalating operational costs, inflation, and...
9 Mar. 2026
Data Insight + Dataslides on data Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
slides on data Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.United Utilities Dials In on Leak Management
United Utilities is also pursuing a full-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout and satellite leak detection across its network this cycle. Previously, United Utilities used NetBase,...
27 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water, Energy Footprint Catches up with U.K. Hyperscale Data Center
Evaporative cooling for a hyperscale center usually uses around 500 million liters of water per year, which is around 1% to 2% of local U.K....
26 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural...
26 Feb. 2026
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Entrenched Players Clash Over Barcelona’s €1.1 Billion Water Tender
Although the Barcelona Metropolitan Area authority's tender prioritizes economic efficiency, technical criteria account for nearly 50% of the weighting—a reflection of the operational challenges posed...
23 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Itron Secures Control-Point Play in Greece
As part of Greece’s National Water Strategy, Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage is taking over operations from 13 providers on the Halkidiki peninsula, extending its...
19 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Industrial Partnerships De-Risk Municipal Water Reuse Expansion
Facing critical water supply constraints, large industrial users support municipal reuse expansion, addressing gaps in city infrastructure funding by financing water recycling systems in exchange...
18 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.